Project / Contract Administrator

Overview

Manage project status, contracts, reporting, and stakeholder coordination for water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• status reporting
• cost management
• reporting tools
• contract compliance
• team onboarding

Tasks

-Foster strong, collaborative relationships with our client, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth and timely project delivery. -Coordinating and managing regular project status reporting (current status, financials, earned value, schedule, etc) across a large portfolio of capital projects. -Taking ownership and responsibility for costs and budget outcomes and having current knowledge of all aspects of the project’s financial position and schedule at any point in time. -Continuous improvement of reporting tools and templates. -Ensure strict adherence to head contract obligations, safeguarding the project’s financial and commercial interests. -Onboarding of new team members and inductions / training. -Contribute to integrated reporting processes by providing insights on project progress, performance metrics, and cost tracking. -Maintain comprehensive and uptodate records of contract variations, delays, claims, extensions of time, and payment schedules to support accurate reporting. -Work closely with our project managers, engineers and scientists across the full lifecycle of project delivery coordinating and driving timely scoping, approval, change management, claims handling, payment processing, and contract closeout.

Requirements

• 5 years
• contract admin
• power bi
• negotiation
• problem solving
• professional membership

What You Bring

-At least 5 years’ experience as a Contract Administrator working in infrastructure delivery. -Previous experience in a consulting type environment or with water infrastructure will be highly regarded. -Proven negotiation and problemsolving skills, with the ability to resolve issues effectively. -Professional Memberships -A proactive mindset with a focus on safety, quality, and team collaboration. -A natural problem solver who thrives on managing complexity, building relationships, and delivering results. -Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. -Be able to commit to working in the office / client office 3 to 4 days per week. -At least 5 years’ experience as a Project / Contract Administrator working in infrastructure delivery. -Previous experience in dashboards such as Microsoft Power BI will be highly regarded.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – Including work from home opportunities, Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave. -Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) -A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables -Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others -Service Recognition Awards -Learning and Talent Development Programs Including Global programs, online learning and onthejob learning -Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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